Technical/Support/How to

Yes, simply select all of the lines | Edit > Select All | or |Ctrl+A| and make desired changes.

Can I use other language different dictionaries or add ones that are not default?

Yes, you may obtain additional free dictionaries from LibreOffice, OpenOffice or Mozilla sites and put the .dic and .aff files in Dict subfolder of the application.

Is there a mechanism that prevents me from losing my current work in case of computer crash or power outage, or other unexpected reasons?

Yes, in | Preferences > Save | you will find the checkboxes to always create a backup copy of your file, and also Auto Save function which time interval of saving is custom defined. Also, the program creates an auto recovery file so it contains your last changes in case of failure, so the next time you try to open the working file the program will prompt you what to do with the found recovery file.

How do I add screen change markers to the video file I am working with?

Screen change markers are created automatically upon first loading of the video file. The information is then stored in a separated descriptor file and used each next time with that video file. Soon there will be also a possibility to fully edit all kind of markers – add, delete, move, etc.

Is there a benefit of using two screens with the SubtitleNEXT?

While one is quite enough, having two screens can provide a greater working environment, can be used to have a separate large preview on one of the screens, or you can simply arrange the toolbars, editing panels, and other program’s windows upon your desire.

Can I use media files from locations such as YouTube or Facebook directly, or must I somehow save them locally and convert to appropriate format?

You can simply open a media from such locations as simple as pasting its link as you see it in the normal web browser in the | Video > Open Web Media / URL | window. There is no need for an extra waste of time while trying to make them appear as local files. Note that this also gives a possibility to work directly with protected media from a site where you have to log in with your credentials – again no download and conversions are needed.

What is the limit of colors and transparency I can use in my styles?

There is no limit. You chose from a true color palette by a picker or by entering color codes. There are 256 transparency levels. Note that on export to a third-party file format which has limitations they will be applied by converting what you have set in your project in a best possible way.

Must I always set parameters for lines number, characters in row, intervals and so on each time manually?

No, programs remember your settings.

What is the difference between Save and Export in SubtitleNEXT?

Using Save you are saving the files in the software’s native format, SUBN (the new version) or SUB (the old version), which is most advanced and can hold all of the used features. Export is used to convert the file to desired third-party format, depending on your needs or vendor-specific requirements.

Should I keep my work in SUBN format even if I need to deliver the file to another format?

We recommend that you do so, as it is the best way to preserve your file and its specifications. From the native format you are keeping, you can easily export at any time to the desired one.

My video file and my subtitle file have different frame rates. Can I work like that?

Yes, but while in some cases it is convenient in other cases it is not recommended, especially if you have very tight requirements for timing regarding frame boundaries, although SubtitleNEXT can work with subframe positioning capabilities. SubtitleNEXT has the option to warn you if there is frame rate mismatch, so you can easily match the project frame rate to that of the video. The frame rate can be also changed manually for different purposes, such as distributing your work to different vendors, respecting different delivery options.

What are the text positioning limitations?

None. You can move your text by lines, or by points (points are internal virtual units to abstract from actual video resolution and to give the possibility to work independently from actual video format) anywhere on the screen. You can also use free-hand positioning by simply dragging it to the desired location. Note that you can prepare different “Styles” so you can directly apply the desired effect to a particular subtitle instead of manually adjusting.

Which resolutions, frame rates and aspects are supported in SubtitleNEXT?

Literally all. Resolutions from QCIF to 8K, standard frame rates from 23.976 to 120 and non-standard from 1 to 1000 and for the aspects, besides all standards you can enter a custom value.

Are there limitations of languages I can create titles for?

No. As long as you have the appropriate input keyboard for the desired language (if you have to type), and the font that supports it, you can type, edit and create titles in any language, with all specifics to that language (casing, numerals, text direction, complex scripts, etc.).

How can I translate from original text or subtitle to a new one? I can not find such command in the menu.

Instead of having such “translation tool” we have a better suggestion (at least we hope so) – you can work with the new and original files opened simultaneously side-by-side, top-bottom, or whatever another way you may find convenient to you. You can lock them to scroll together so you can always move both in sync, giving you the possibility to have differently split the text into new and original files – something not possible with the other method. And – you can see as much text from both new and original file as you like (something not possible with the methods offered from other tools).

Can I open two files side by side, I find it easier to translate subtitle file to another language?

Yes. SubtitleNEXT provides support for having an unlimited number of open subtitles. You can easily use one of the default Layouts that will display two of them side by side. Furthermore, you can lock those two files so they move in sync, which will make your work much easier.

I am making different invoices for different clients, and I am charging them each using different parameters. Is there an easy way to get this information?

Yes. | File > Properties > Statistics | provides you with all info about your file. You can find their total amount of words, lines, characters and different durations.

Does SubtitleNEXT provides a way to use different styles in the same title?

Yes, and not only that. You can even have each line, word or even each character in a different style (font, size, type, color, attributes…). Note that most of the traditional subtitling formats do not support all of that styling, but in contrast most of the other tools do not offer ways to get most of the modern subtitling standards which actually do support these features – examples: EIA-708, DVB-SUB, DVD Bitmaps, Digital cinema, TTML, Netflix, SMPTE-TT, Web-VTT.

I have a small team of three working on the same project. How to make sure they are all having the same settings, styles and naming rules?

Easily. All of the stated, besides many more, can be saved and exported. Thus, shared with all the involved parties in the project, ensuring that all are doing the same thing in the same way.

Note that soon Projects will be introduced that will contain all these settings inside so sharing and collaboration will be by default.

I accidentally saved my new blank file over the one I finished recently. Is my all work now lost?

No. By default, SubtitleNEXT provides saving previous versions and autosaving. So in this case, browse with the file explorer (or the tool you would normally use) the location where your file originated, look up for the previous version of the file. It will have the same name but different extension, i.e. some_name.bak. Simply rename its extension to .subn and your file is back.

Can I move group of subtitles over the time line?

After you have selected a subtitle file on the timeline with the combination of Shift + left mouse button you will notice that the subtitle files on right from the selection including the selected file have became highlighted and the cursor had been changed. This allows you to move the group selection over the timeline. The same can be achieved also by “Offset Timecodes…” command where you can specify the range of subtitles and the exact amount of time to move.

Can I break lines or split subtitles?

Yes. There are many splitting commands for you to use that doffer in a way that they tread text and timing of split subtitles. The most used command is Split (Ctrl+Enter) that splits subtitle at the current cursor position and recalculates the cue times based on proportional text lengths.

Why when I use spotting the Ins. button doesn’t add out point of the subtitle file on the time line?

To use the push function of Ins. button while spotting you should deactivate Num Lock first and to unmark the Auto Duration check box Options/Preferences /Titles .

What is demo version?

The demo of Subtitle Next is a fully functional version of the software with the following demo version limitations:
1. No possibility to save files in Subtitle NEXT subtitle file format.
2. Limitation for exporting files – only the first 20 subtitles are exported, or burn-in.
3. The output is watermarked with the Subtitle NEXT logo.
4. No possibility to copy subtitles for use in other programs.

What is trail version?

Trail version of SubtitleNEXT is a fully functional version of the software with limited time for use.

Is possible to localize the GUI in different language?

No.

Sales/Licensing

Which are the supported OS?

The program is native Windows application but works perfectly well in other operating systems like MAC-OS and Linux/Unix flavors under different emulators (we have done special precautions this to be true).

Depending on the current type of license that you have, the amount can differ. In case your license is not obligated to upgrade please contact the Sales department, stating the desired type of upgrade.

Can I use my licensed software on more than one computers?

No. The standard license gives you the right to install and use our software on a single computer or virtual machine. For any other computer or virtual machine, you need additional licenses.

Since the license is related to the specific computer configuration, can I migrate the license onto another computer?

Yes. Migrating license from one computer or virtual machine to other is allowed. You are the owner of your license, and we will generate another activation in this case.

Is there a special price or a volume based discount for the larger amounts of licenses?

Yes. Please contact the Sales department with your specific inquiry.

As the licensed user am I entitled to the all future releases of the SubtitleNEXT without additional costs?

Latest versions containing upgrades are available for all registered customers of the current major version. For example, SubtitleNEXT 5.4 is a free download for all SubtitleNEXT 5.2 users. New software versions are available for all registered customers of the last major version. For example, SubtitleNEXT 6.0 can be purchased at a moderate upgrade fee by all SubtitleNEXT 5.x users.

Is it possible to request special and currently not existing features to be developed?

Yes. SubtitleNEXT is being constantly developed driven by the client needs and market demands. Having implemented something that is not yet considered is quite possible, there are numerous cases of such projects. All you have to do is to establish a contact with your proposal, and the development can’t commence.